Proverbs 23:12
“Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.”
What does Proverbs 23:12 mean?
Learning isn't just something that happens to us, it's something we choose to do with our whole selves. This verse invites us to actively engage with wisdom, not passively hope it sticks, bringing both our attention and our desire to grow. When we're willing to listen and receive instruction, even when it's hard or challenges what we already believe, we're positioning ourselves to change and improve. The beautiful thing is that this kind of openness, this readiness to learn, is something any of us can decide to do today, no matter where we're starting from.